Repeated Addition of Fractions

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What is repeated addition of fractions?

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Repeated addition of fractions is the process of adding the same fraction multiple times. For example, 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 is the same as 3 x 1/4.

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How can we express 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 in multiplication form?

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1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 can be expressed as 4 x 1/5.

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What is the result of 6 x 1/3?

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6 x 1/3 = 6/3 = 2.

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If you add 1/8 five times, what is the result?

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1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 = 5/8.

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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Which of the following is a prime number: 12, 15, 9, 23?

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23 is a prime number.

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What does 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 represent?

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1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 represents the total of three quarters, which is 3/4.

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How can we write 3/4 using repeated addition?

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3/4 can be written as 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

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What is the sum of 1/3 added four times?

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1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 4/3.

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How do you convert repeated addition of fractions into multiplication?

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To convert repeated addition of fractions into multiplication, count how many times the fraction is added and multiply that count by the fraction.